ZIP code 68651, covering Osceola, NE, has 161 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 118 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.8M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Osceola is hailstorms, with 118 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2011.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $760K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Osceola has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2019.
Osceola has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 3, 2023.
Osceola has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Osceola was Flood on Jun 23, 2003, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Jun 22, 2021), causing $5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 20, 2011 also caused significant damage ($4.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68651 has experienced 161 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (118 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Osceola, NE, with 118 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.2M in property damage.
Yes, Osceola (ZIP 68651) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2019.
Osceola has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68651 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2003. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44.8M in property damage in the Osceola, NE area (ZIP 68651). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →